A 17-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder at 729 Fenimore Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens just before 12:30 p.m. Friday, and medics rushed him to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, where he is expected to recover, according to News 12 Brooklyn. Police say a man wearing a black ski mask and a green jacket ran from the scene.
News 12 Brooklyn reported that gunfire rang out just before 12:30 p.m., striking the teen in the shoulder. The outlet said EMS took him to Kings County Hospital, where hospital staff said he is expected to recover.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County is a municipal hospital that operates a Level 1 adult trauma center and handles a high volume of emergency cases in Brooklyn. The hospital's website notes it is located at 451 Clarkson Avenue and serves as a primary trauma referral center for the borough.
Police Search For Suspect
Police are searching for a man who ran from the scene wearing a black ski mask and a green jacket, authorities told News 12 Brooklyn. The outlet did not report any arrests or a possible motive as of publication.
Where This Happened
The shooting occurred in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, a primarily residential Brooklyn neighborhood. Boroughwide data and the Brooklyn district attorney's office noted a drop in violent crime in 2025, per a reported drop in violent crime in 2025.
Police continue to investigate the incident, and this article will be updated as more information becomes available.
